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Gilbert Grape has never led an easy life, and taking care of his overweight mother, boy-crazy sister, and mentally handicapped younger brother has nearly driven Gilbert over the edge, but then a mysterious girl arrives in town and teaches him to see his life and his family in a different way.

Seventeen year old Clayton Zediker, virtual orphan now that his mother lies in a coma, tries to make sense of his life but becomes entangled with friends who take advantage of him. He also fears the transformation that will take place on his eighteenth birthday, December 21, 2012, which coincides with the mysterious end date of the Mayan calendar.

Mickey was different because of his incredible music and his talented father whom he vowed to find when he turned eighteen. Katie was different because she remained strong beyond her years when her father was nearly destroyed by her selfish mother. Johnny was different because he taught himself to fly on the winds of LAT 44 in order to escape his father's fall into darkness. All different, yet all had something in common.

Gilbert has care for his brother Arnie and his obese mother, which gets in the way when love walks into his life.

Hidden family secrets erupt when a father decides to leave his prosperous farm to two of his three daughters.

Describes the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Iowa.

When sent to live on a farm in Iowa as an alternative to juvenile detention, seventeen-year-old Cosmos falls in love with a religious girl and reconsiders his values and beliefs.

The story of an Iowa farmer who decides to retire in 1979 and turns over his valuable land to his three daughters.

Discusses the history, geography, resources, and famous citizens of the Hawkeye State. Also spotlights numerous places of interest.

Dagmar makes a deal with Edgar, New Berlin, Iowa's only warlock; he'll use his powers to make James Mann fall in love with her if Dagmar can convince Aunt Gretchen to go out on a date with Edgar.